A/N: Thanks for all the reviews I got. I don't really have much to say so I guess I'll just let you read the next two chapters. Thanks again for the reviews.
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Chapter 10: The doublewedding and an unexpected guest.
Over the next 3 months Hermione and Ginny, along with Narcissa, Molly and Hermione's mother Lisa, were busy planning for a double wedding. Narcissa had set to work on Hermione's dress and it was coming along nicely, although it would have to be altered a few times before the wedding. There was a lot to do. They had to make sure there was enough food for three families along with the friends of Hermione, Draco, Harry and Ginny. Draco only wanted his mother there for him and Harry was inviting Remus Lupin and Tonks. They had two children, Mark and Tami, and both Hermione and Ginny had said that kids were allowed to come. Harry and Draco agreed seeing as though Thomas was Draco's son and Remus was like a father to Harry so his kids were like Harry's brother and sister.
Hermione and Ginny were now both 6 months pregnant. Ginny still hadn't found her wedding dress yet. The wedding was going to be on the 22 November, which was only 1 month away. They had decided it would be best to be 7 months pregnant as they might go into labor anytime after that.
"Hermione how am I going to find a dress? We have one month until our weddings and I still haven't found one!" Ginny cried in frustration as they put the last few invitations into their envelopes. They weren't having a big wedding but they wanted their guests to have a proper invite. The Invitations were sliver with gold lining and held the names of all four who would be getting married. Everyone knew about the wedding and Hermione, Ginny, Harry and Draco knew who was coming so they had already ordered the caterers (Hermione had insisted on having witch or wizard caterers as she felt this was too important a job for house elves and in any case they would have enough on their plate with keeping the Malfoy Manor clean through out the day. Everyone had agreed this would be the best place for the wedding as there was a fair amount of room.
Another month passed and the wedding plans were all in order. The next day Hermione Granger was going to be Hermione Malfoy and Ginny Weasley was going to be Ginny Potter. Both brides were excited, as were the grooms.
November 22nd turned out to be a beautiful sunny day and despite being winter it was surprisingly warm. The wedding was to commence at 10am. To keep things running smoothly, the Malfoy Manor had become like a hotel. The guests were staying there and Hermione and Ginny had shared a room to keep themselves out of sight, as it is well known that it is bad luck for the groom to see his bride for at least 24 hours before the wedding. Hermione and Draco had asked Narcissa if she would mind looking after Thomas until the reception and she had told them it was no problem. Draco had decided to let Thomas be he pageboy and then Harry and himself had shown him what his responsibilities would be and Thomas took them very seriously. Lupin and Tonks' daughter was going to be their flower girl.
"Hermione dear are you going to put your dress on?" Molly Weasley called from the ensuite to the room her and Ginny were currently sharing.
"Yes Molly." Hermione said distractedly. She was trying to get her hair wavy but not bushy like it had been back in her days at Hogwarts. Finally it decided to work for her and it sat nicely at her shoulders. She wore a little make-up but not a lot. Ginny was sitting next to her looking very pale.
"Are you ok Ginny?" Hermione asked noticing her best friends paleness.
"What if he decides that he doesn't want to marry me after all?" Ginny asked quietly.
"Oh Ginny. Of course he will want to marry you. What ever gave you the idea that he wouldn't go through with it?"
"Because I'm fat and ugly." She whispered a single tear falling down her cheek. She was lucky that she hadn't applied her make-up yet.
"No your not. You are pregnant and your definitely not ugly. You just have pre-wedding nerves. Come on lets put our dresses on." Hermione comforted Ginny.
"Thanks Hermione." Ginny smiled and she followed her to the cupboard where they had placed their wedding dresses.
Ginny's dress was a white strapless gown like dress. The train was long and two house elves that would be wearing nice clothes, (A/N: They were freed house elves that were being paid for their work.) would be holding it for her. The dress was covered in little diamonds. Her bouquet was made up of white and red roses.
Hermione's dress had spaghetti straps. It went to her feet but it didn't have a train like Ginny's. It flowed out at the bottom instead and it was made of satin, as was Ginny's. Neither would be wearing a veil.
Hermione helped Ginny with her make-up once they were both dressed. Molly came into the room and gasped at the site of her daughter and Hermione.
"You both look so beautiful," She smiled, tears forming in her eyes, "Let me fix your hair. It is already 9 o'clock." She told them rushing over to help Ginny put her hair up. Ginny wanted her hair in a bun and a few strands to shape her face.
Before both of them knew what was happening, the time had come for them to walk down the isle. Arthur was of course giving Ginny away and Hermione had asked Dumbledore to give her away as he was her only remaining blood relative. Hermione's adoptive father had told her to do this as he thought it was Dumbledore's right. Hermione hadn't been sure but when her father had gone to Dumbledore himself, Hermione had agreed.
Hermione and Ginny looked up the isle, which was white carpet and saw Harry and Draco standing there waiting for them. Both wore a nervous grin as did Hermione and Ginny. As the traditional wedding music started, Thomas and Tami, aided by Molly and Narcissa walked ahead of the two brides. Hermione had her arm looped in Dumbledore's, as did Ginny with her father. They made there way up to the alter passing the rows of guests.
"Who gives these two ladies away?" asked the priest.
"We do." Dumbledore and Arthur said in unison. The priest nodded and Dumbledore and Arthur kissed the two woman on the cheek before taking their seats in the front row.
"Family and friends of Hermione Jane Granger and Draco Lucas Malfoy, Harry James Potter and Ginny Molly Weasley. We are gathered here today to unite these two couples and make them each as one. Should anyone see reason for them not to wed, please raise your hand now or forever remain silent." The priest looked around at the guest but no one objected to either marriage. Hermione and Ginny both let out a sigh of relief.
"As there were no objections we will move on. Our two couples have decided to write their own vowels. Miss Weasley and Mr Potter please step up, as you will be the first couple to read your vowels to one another. Harry and Ginny stepped in front of Hermione and Draco, who stepped to the side so everyone could see them.
"Harry you may go first." The priest told him. Harry nodded and took the wedding band from Thomas who had lifted the cushion up so he could reach it.
Harry turned to Ginny.
"Ginny Molly Weasley. From the very first day that I saw you I knew we would be married. I love you with all my heart and I will do anything in my power to protect you and our child. I want to spend the rest of my life with you and help you through any dark days you might have." He slipped the gold wedding band onto Ginny's finger. Ginny looked at it and tears formed in her eyes. Before she allowed herself to cry, Ginny took the wedding ring she had for Harry and said,
"Harry you are my soul mate. I can't imagine marrying anyone but you. I thank the lord everyday for your presence in my life. I thank him for allowing you to come home to me from the Great Battle and for the chance to be a mother to your children. I love you so much. I always have but never did I dream that we would get married. You never used to even look at me. Now I know you were scared. I will be with you for eternity and I will love you no matter what." And she too slipped a wedding band on Harry's finger. They stepped back to make way for Hermione and Draco who were to say their vowels before all four were pronounced husband and wife.
"Miss Granger and Mr Malfoy. It is now your turn to say your vowels."
Draco took Hermione's hands in his own and looked into her big brown eyes.
"Hermione Jane Granger. To be standing here next to you is my greatest achievement to date. I never thought in a million years that I could marry you…the smartest witch in all London. Yet here I am today doing exactly that. Before I met you I never believed in fate. For two years you were left to care for a child that neither of us had known was mine and during that two years you still held your love for me. Fate is what bought me back into your life. If it weren't for fate we wouldn't be here today, getting married. Hermione I love you so much and I'm going to honor you always." He slipped the wedding ring onto her finger and Hermione looked down at it. It was engraved with Draco's name and today's date. Tears formed in her eyes but she pushed them away and looked up at Draco.
"Draco. The very first day I met you I hated you. I thought you were the most arrogant male I had ever met and that was my view of you until we reached our seventh year at Hogwarts. You helped me through the worst time of my life and for that I am eternally grateful. The two years without you were hard and I could never have loved another man the way I love you. Without you I am lost. Without you I am not the real me." Hermione slipped the ring onto Draco's finger. She had also engraved her name on his as well as today's date. Hermione and Draco stepped back next to Harry and Ginny.
"Ladies and Gentlemen. Before me you have heard the vowels of these young couples. Vowels are forever and should be honored above all. Harry Potter do you take Ginny Weasley to be your wife? Will you honor her above anything else and be there for her through anything that may come along in the future?"
"I do." Harry replied smiling at Ginny.
"Ginny Weasley do you take Harry Potter to be your husband? Will you honor him above anything else and be there for him through anything that may come along in the future?"
"I do." Ginny said looking at Harry with love and tenderness.
"Draco Malfoy do you take Hermione Granger to be your wife? Will you honor her above anything else and be there for her through anything that may come along in the future?"
"I do." Draco grinned Hermione.
"Hermione Granger do you take Draco Malfoy to be your husband? Will you honor him above anything else and be there for him through anything that may come along in the future?"
"I do." Hermione said smiling up at the man she loved.
"I now pronounce you all Husbands and Wives. You may both kiss you brides." The priest concluded. Harry pulled Ginny towards him and place a tender kiss on her lips.
"I love you Ginny Weasley. Don't ever forget that."
Draco had also pulled his new wife into a tender kiss. Their family and friends clapped and cheered as the two new married couples made their way down the isle towards a table to sign their marriage certificates.
After they had done that everyone made their way over to the marquee that had been set up the day before for the reception. The music started as soon as people entered and Harry and Ginny had their first dance as husband and wife. They danced to: Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John. After the song had finished, Harry and Ginny left the dance floor so that Hermione and Draco could have their first dance as newlyweds.
They danced to: Time Of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.
After the first dances a few people got up to dance before the caterers served lunch. Lunch consisted of roast lamb, roast chicken, grilled fish, turkey and pork as the meat and your choice of either vegetables or salad. There were also boiled, baked and mashed potatoes as well as chips for the kids. There was a bar, which made any drink you wanted, including all wizard and muggle drinks. After everyone had eaten, Hermione, Draco, Harry and Ginny thought it was time to cut the cakes. Harry and Ginny's was a three tier fruit cake covered in white frosting with flowers around the edge. Hermione and Draco decided they wanted a three tier chocolate cake but they too had white frosting and flowers around the edge. Once again everyone clapped and cheered when the two newly wed couples cut their cakes. While they were all seated Arthur made his speech.
"Thank you all for coming today to celebrate the marriages of Hermione, Draco, Harry and my lovely daughter Ginny. Our family is pleased to welcome Harry as part of our family. He is the most loyal young man I have ever met and I look to him to treat my youngest child with the respect she deserves. Welcome to the family Harry." He raised his glass in toast to Harry and Ginny ten went and sat back down. Hermione's father rose and faced everyone.
"I am so happy for Hermione and Draco. He is a good man and I am glad that my daughter married someone respectable. Our grandson is a handsome young fellow as will be our newest grandchild. We welcome you to our family Draco." And he too went back to his seat. The speeches went on for a few more minutes and as Hermione went to signal the D.J. to start the music again she froze, looking towards the marquee entrance. Harry, Ginny and Draco all looked towards the entrance too. Ginny's mouth fell open as did Harry's. Draco sat there glaring at the new arrival. Ronald Weasley made his way over to the bridal table looking slightly embarrassed because every eye was watching him.
A/N: And that is where I leave it! I haven't mentioned Ron much throughout this story nor did I mention him throughout The Great Battle so I thought I might bring him into the last few chapters of this story.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the two songs mentioned in this story. They are: Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John and Time of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.